Bachelorette Katie Thurston’s ex Greg Grippo was ‘broken & cried EVERY day’ after their blowout fight led to nasty split

BACHELORETTE Katie Thurston’s ex Greg Grippo was “broken” and cried “EVERY day” after their blowout fight led to a nasty split. 

A close friend of the New Jersey native defended him on Twitter against critics claiming Greg was a “gaslighter” due to his behavior in last night’s shocking hometown dates episode.

As nearly the last hour was dedicated to Greg, 28, and Katie’s time together, much of that showcased their dramatic breakup. 

In the drawn out split, many claim that the NYC actor was attempting to gain sympathy by playing the “victim card.” 

“This victim game Greg is playing isn’t working at all. And we haven’t even gotten to the good stuff yet,” famous blogger Reality Steve wrote as the beginning of their fight aired. 

Quoting the tweet, Greg’s pal Kaitlyn Herman – who consistently comments on his social media posts – fired back: “The VICTIM GAME? 

“That was the most vulnerable I’ve ever seen a man speak in my entire life. And the response was ‘I just like looking at you.’ 

‘VICTIM GAME’

“I watched this man cry EVERYDAY when he got home. He was BROKEN,” she exclaimed.

The Big Brother alum continued to defend him further when a fan wrote that Greg kept “talking over Katie.”

“He wasn’t asking for her to say I love you and he made that abundantly clear. Also not for nothing, many leads have said I love you at this point (to multiple people),” she insisted. 

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On this season’s explosive hometown episode, Greg admitted to reaching his “breaking point” during a heated fight between his ex.

The former contestant began to sob in an emotional scene as he told Katie: “I had no idea I was going to fall in love with you but I did. 

“I have never been this vulnerable in my life with anyone. I won’t get down on one knee twice, it’s a one-deal thing for me and I know I won’t have any regrets at the end of this.”

However, Katie simply responded: “I just love looking at you.” 

Greg appeared very upset with the short answer, which led Katie to add: “I told your family our connection is so strong and I believe in us. You know how I feel about you though, right?”

EXPLOSIVE FIGHT

“I try to,” Greg reacted with a disappointing look. 

The couple then have a long argument over Greg being unhappy, which Katie claims is “clear” to her that he is. 

The next morning, their fight continued, as Greg told Katie: “You’re giving me surface level reactions to everything. You aren’t listening to me.” 

“I’m just confused,” Katie responded frantic trying to diffuse the situation. 

Greg then raised his voice and stated: “For you to stand in that hallway and tell me that I’m the one giving up on us hurt me so badly. 

“I’ve never given up on us. There’s obviously a disconnect here. As much as it hurts me, I’ve reached my breaking point with this. I gave you everything.”

GREG REACHES ‘BREAKING POINT’

Katie appeared distraught and asked: “I can’t even comprehend what you’re saying right now. Are you done?” 

“Yes. That’s exactly what I’m saying. It was never about a rose, all I was asking for is Katie. I love everything about you and really saw you as my girl,” Greg assured her. 

The New Yorker then stormed out of Katie’s hotel room – causing her to chase him down in tears. 

Once she finds him huddled over in a chair, he told her: “All I know is I deserve more than what I’ve been given on your side.”

“Well I’m not happy here anymore. I’m not. I’m done here,” Greg responded before storming off set – leaving Katie crying on the floor alone. 

She then got up and began screaming: “I’m done. I am done I am done I am done. I’m going home,” before calling it the “biggest heartbreak” of her life.